Bread Basket Weaving 

Learn the basics of basket making (basketry) at this fun workshop.&nbsp;The finished basket is sized approximately 6-8" at the base and 5-7" tall, based on your own preference for shape.&nbsp;Its uses are quite versatile -&nbsp;Perfect as a fruit basket, bread basket, or to hold trinkets or small books around the house.&nbsp; Add a plastic liner and you can use it as a decorative plant container too! Topics covered include reed sizing, styles, design of baskets, techniques for creating the base, shaping, continuous weaving and lashing.&nbsp; Note: some grip strength is a plus! Duration: 2hrs Required minimum age: 10yrs Location: Craft Loft 100 CambridgeSide Pl, 2nd floor near TJ Maxx Cambridge, MA 02141 Recommended minimum age: 10yrs old

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Macramé Plant Hanger (Burlington)

In this beginner macramé workshop, our fiber artist instructor will show you the fundamentals of macramé knots and how to combine them into a beautiful and functional plant hanger. You will also have the choice of cord color! Here are some examples of the knots that you will walk away with:<ul><li>Lark's Head Knot</li><li>Tassel Knot</li><li>Square Knot</li></ul>All materials are included to create one hanger.&nbsp; Duration: 90min Location: Craft Loft in Burlington Mall 75 Middlesex Turnpike, 1st floor (located across from CAMP) Burlington, MA 01803 Parking: There is a free outdoor parking lot. *Please see our refund/reschedule policy <a href="https://studio.gardenstreets.com/policies/refund-policy">here.</a> Tipping is not expected but always appreciated!

Make Mini Fridge Magnets - Summer Edition 

Summer is better in miniature! Join us for this seasonal workshop and sculpt a collection of tiny, charming summer-themed magnets using polymer clay — think ice cream cones, strawberries, turtles, flowers, and more! We'll walk you through pro tips for shaping, detailing, and working with the clay, then bake your finished pieces right here so you leave with everything ready to display. Expect to make 2–3 custom magnets, depending on your working speed. Each attendee must have their own ticket.&nbsp; Materials: Clay, magnets, and shaping tools — all included and ready to go. Minimum Age Required: 7yrs old Duration: 90min

Beginner Hand-Knit Beach Bag (Cambridge)

Hand-knit your own beach bag in this hands-on workshop, choosing between two sizes: a one-skein bag or a roomier two-skein version. Either way, you'll leave with a generously proportioned tote ready to carry your summer reading, towels, and more. The soft chenille texture even doubles as a pillow for cloud-watching when you've reached your spot. Part of our Chunky Knit offerings, this workshop uses the same jumbo chenille yarn as our Chunky Knit Blanket. Choose from our full range of yarn colors to customize your bag exactly how you like it. Note: While we offer a wide selection of yarn colors, specific colors cannot be guaranteed. Our store is an active shopping environment, and inventory levels change frequently. If you have a specific color in mind, we recommend visiting the store in advance to check availability or set aside your preferred color.&nbsp; Materials: All included. Chenille jumbo yarn (1 or 2 skeins, depending on size selected). Duration:&nbsp;90min Min age Required:&nbsp; 10yr old Parking: Street parking or garage. Unfortunately, we don't validate parking vouchers. Location: Craft Loft 100 CambridgeSide Pl, 2nd floor near TJ Maxx Cambridge, MA *Please see our refund/reschedule policy <a href="https://studio.gardenstreets.com/policies/refund-policy">here.</a> Tipping is not expected but always appreciated!

Herb Garden Planting

During this workshop, we will guide you through the creation of a lovely kitchen herb garden. Perfectly sized to fit on kitchen islands or window sills, this herb box includes crowd favorite herbs such as Oregano, Parsley, Thyme, Rosemary, and Sage. Your gardening host will also share interesting nature-themed facts and general gardening tips. This workshop comes with materials for either 3 or 5 Herb Plants and a long rectangular planter or a Single Herb Plant and a large cube planter.&nbsp;Both are beautiful with natural finish.&nbsp;Pick the size that's best fit for you! Because this workshop is perishable, sign-ups will close 48 hours before the workshop start time.&nbsp; Duration:&nbsp;60min Required Minimum Age: 10 yrs Materials Included: Natural Finish Wood Planter, Soil, Drainage Gravel, Moss, Fresh Herb Plant(s) Location: Craft Loft 100 CambridgeSide Pl, 2nd floor near TJ Maxx Cambridge, MA&nbsp; Parking: Street parking or garage.&nbsp;Unfortunately, we don't validate parking vouchers. *Please see our refund/reschedule policy <a href="https://studio.gardenstreets.com/policies/refund-policy">here.</a> Tipping is not expected but always appreciated!

Fresh Floral Arrangement Making - Cambridge

In this workshop we will discuss color theory, the three 'er's, basic design and color principles as well as floral handling techniques to make a beautiful arrangement.&nbsp;Vase and flowers are included! Perfect for celebrations, or just a moment to stop and smell the flowers. Note:&nbsp; Our focus is to create a beautiful looking arrangement for you to take home by following a specific set of guidelines.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is not a general purpose floral design or color theory class. Each ticket option is for one attendee only. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer the guest option for this workshop. Due to being a parishable, this workshop will close 48 hours before workshop time.&nbsp; Materials Included:&nbsp;&nbsp;Seasonal premium fresh florals and foliage, ribbons, clear glass vase, and flower food to last a week! *Please note that we cannot accommodate specific color requests or avoidances. Duration:&nbsp;60min Minimum Age Required: 7+ Location:&nbsp; Craft Loft 100 CambridgeSide Pl, Cambridge, 2nd floor near TJ Maxx Cambridge, MA 02141 Parking: Street parking or garage.&nbsp;Unfortunately, we don't validate parking vouchers. *Please see our refund policy and minimum age policy <a href="https://studio.gardenstreets.com/policies/refund-policy">here.</a> Tipping is not expected but always appreciated!

Learn to Hem and Hand Sew - Simple Alterations and Visible Mending for Beginners 

Have you ever needed to hem pants, shirt sleeves, or replace a button?&nbsp;This workshop covers the fundamentals of needle and thread so you can love your clothes longer and make those thrift finds actually fit!&nbsp;No experience needed, just come! Key techniques we will cover: • How to thread a needle. • What is hemming?. • Straight stitch and Herringbone stitch. • Common button designs and how to sew them. • Popular visible mending designs, including Sashiko (Japanese visible mending). Note: &nbsp;We will NOT be covering advanced sewing techniques, patterns, or anything that requires a sewing machine.&nbsp;For these, please check out our <a href="https://craft-loft.com/products/learn-to-sew-series-cambridge-weds-3pm">Learn to Sew Series.</a> Duration: 90min Materials Included:&nbsp;Cotton Fabric, practice buttons, sewing kit Min. Age Required:&nbsp;8yrs Parking: Street parking or garage. Unfortunately, we don't validate parking vouchers. Location: Craft Loft 100 CambridgeSide Pl, 2nd floor near TJ Maxx Cambridge, MA *Please see our refund/reschedule policy <a href="https://studio.gardenstreets.com/policies/refund-policy">here.</a> Tipping is not expected but always appreciated!

Jewelry Making - Polymer Clay Earrings

Design and craft two of your own one-of-a-kind pairs of earrings using polymer clay! In this workshop, you'll explore color combinations and shapes to create a design that's entirely your own, then learn the techniques to bring it to life. We'll walk you through pro tips for shaping, detailing, and working with the clay, then bake your finished pieces right here so you leave with everything ready to display. This workshop makes for a fun and rewarding shared experience and is perfect for girls-night-out, mother-daughter time, birthday celebrations and more! Each ticket option is for one attendee only. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer the guest option for this workshop. Materials: All materials are included 2 pairs of earrings for you to take home! &nbsp; Duration:&nbsp;90min Minimum Age Required: 8yrs Parking: Street parking or garage. Unfortunately, we don't validate parking vouchers. Location: Craft Loft 100 CambridgeSide Pl, 2nd floor near TJ Maxx Cambridge, MA *Please see our refund/reschedule policy <a href="https://studio.gardenstreets.com/policies/refund-policy">here.</a> Tipping is not expected but always appreciated!

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

Recs 💬

Community recs 💬

S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

Hot & new 🔥

S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

This wknd

This weekend for you

S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

Roundups ⭐️

Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

World Cup Watch Parties 🎉⚽️

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

This week in Boston 📆

This week 📆

S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

Trending 📈

S19: interest based

Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

Where

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Experiences

Tufting (Make your own rug)

Tufting (Make your own rug) (Burlington)

Beginner Sewing - Lounge Shorts

Leather Working Workshop - Bracelet

Bread Basket Weaving

Macramé Plant Hanger (Burlington)

The Art of Paper Quilling (Burlington)

Tufting (Make your own rug) (Burlington)

Make Mini Fridge Magnets - Summer Edition

Japanese Paper Marbling (Burlington)

Monogram Embroidery for Beginners

Make Mini Fridge Magnets - Summer Edition (Burlington)

Paint and Plant Workshop

Resin Sea Glass Frame (Burlington)

Mosaic Workshop